RN ASC PACU Per Diem - The Everett Clinic

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates

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The RN functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing personalized patient care in the peri-operative setting. The RN's communication, conduct and performance should support the ASC efforts in becoming a High-Performance Organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care in the peri-operative setting (pre op, phase 1, phase 2)
• Ability to safely care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in a high volume/fast-paced environment
• Maintain a clean, neat and efficient working environment
• Perform ECG, urine pregnancy, glucometer, I-stat testing/lab draws, bladder scan, insertion of PIV as required
• Manage patient's admission to the ASC, recovery, and discharge from the ASC
• Assess the status of the patient in pre op and ensure patient identification is accurate
• Ensure patients consents are accurate and complete
• Assess pre-operative vital signs to ensure they are within acceptable parameters for scheduled the surgical procedure
• Perform an initial assessment on arrival in the PACU
• Manage patient's airways to include airway adjunct management
• Plan and document in the EHR (EPIC)
• Administer narcotic and non-narcotic medication per facility protocol
• Prepare and assist anesthesia provider with patients receiving blocks
• Manage emergency situations and provide effective resuscitation using bag/valve/mask
• Follow established policies and procedures related to the position
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide discharge instruction education
• Understand and deliver quality customer service consistent with the FHSC efforts in becoming a High-Performance Organization
• Follow HIPPAA regulations
• Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment
• Coordinate the patient's transition through the peri-operative process
• Maintain a team supportive attendance record
• Communication, conduct and dress to portray a professional quality at all times and are in compliance with the ASC appropriate surgical attire policy
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor RN
  
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • PALS certification, may be obtained within the first six months of hire
  • PACU, ER or ICU experience
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
    
    Preferred Qualification:
    • 2+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
      
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